"Heat
“ A brilliant technician who often serves as his own camera operator, Mann has directed Depp, Crowe, Cruise, Smith, Day- Lewis, Pacino and De Niro - all top-tier actors in larger-than-life roles - yet only has one Best Director nod to show for it, for The Insider. ”
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"2009 Rank: #26
a. The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
b. Heat (1995)
c. The Insider (1999)
d. Ali (2001)
e. Collateral (2004)
f. Miami Vice (2006)
g. Public Enemies (2009)
h. Luck (2011)
i. Frankie Machine (2012)
j. Waiting for Robert Capa (2014)
Mann is a man's director, and he proved it yet again in his last film. He's also managed to direct some of the best actors around, like Hoffman in the upcoming 'Lucky'."

"a. The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
b. Heat (1995)
c. The Insider (1999)
d. Ali (2001)
e. Collateral (2004)
f. Miami Vice (2006)
g. Public Enemies (2009)
h. Frankie Machine (2010)
i. Empire (2011)
He is a guys' director. I will write him a letter of concern if he ever does a romantic comedy or musical.
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